General Awareness

Important National and International Days

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This hub offers practice questions on important national and international days, including environmental, cultural, and awareness dates. Memorizing these days is essential for the general awareness section of many competitive exams. Use these questions to quickly revise global holidays, United Nations days, and historical dates.

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Important National and International Days Questions

Multiple choice

January 15 is celebrated as the

  1. Republic Day

  2. Ugadhi

  3. Teachers' Day

  4. Army Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Army Day is celebrated in India on January 15 every year to honor the day Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

Multiple choice

Uri surgical strike date

  1. 28 September 2017

  2. 31 September 2015

  3. September 28, 2016

  4. September 28, 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Army conducted the surgical strikes in response to the Uri attack on September 28, 2016.

Multiple choice

When is Christmas observed?

  1. October 31

  2. December 24

  3. December 25

  4. January 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Christmas is observed annually on December 25th in most traditions. This date is traditionally associated with the birth of Jesus.

Multiple choice

When is Independence day celebrated?

  1. 20 August

  2. 11 August

  3. 17 August

  4. 15 August
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India's Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August to commemorate the nation's independence from British rule in 1947.

Multiple choice

On Mandela Day (18 July), people around the world are encouraged to perform 67 minutes of public service. Why 67?

  1. Nelson Mandela devoted 67 years to the service of humanity.

  2. Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 67.

  3. Nelson Mandela was released from prison at the age of 67.

  4. Nelson Mandela had 67 friends.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 67 minutes represent the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and equality.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following international days is observed on the day of the Sharpeville massacre?

  1. International Day of Education (24 January)

  2. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March)

  3. World Humanitarian Day (19 August)

  4. International Day for Tolerance (16 November)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sharpeville massacre occurred on 21 March 1960. The UN designated this date as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Multiple choice

Why was 18 July designated as Nelson Mandela International Day?

  1. Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day.

  2. Nelson Mandela passed away on this day.

  3. Nelson Mandela was born on this day in 1918.

  4. Nelson Mandela was elected as President of South Africa on this day.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nelson Mandela International Day was established by the United Nations to honor Mandela's legacy on his birthday, 18 July 1918.

Multiple choice

Which day is celebrated as the World Water Day?

  1. 22 January

  2. 22 February

  3. 22 March

  4. 22 April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Multiple choice

In 1966, what town was declared the birthplace of Memorial Day?

  1. Austin, Texas

  2. Waterloo, New York

  3. St. Augustine, Florida

  4. Hurricane, Utah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a presidential proclamation officially declaring Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial Day. This recognized the town's early and consistent observance of the holiday starting in May 1866.